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PGA TOUR World Headquarters, Ponte Vedra Beach
P: 904.285.3700
www.pgatour.com
There’s no better testament to the quality of the golf
experience available on Florida’s Historic Coast than the
fact that the headquarters of the PGA TOUR is located
here in Ponte Vedra Beach. From this faciilty, the Tour’s
far-ranging tournaments, player relations and myriad
details of the biggest stage in golf are coordinated. In
nearby World Golf Village, PGA Tour Productions creates
the film and broadcast products that bring the TOUR to
fans worldwide. In addition, two PGA TOUR Academies
devoted to improving the skills of players are located here
– one at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach and the other
at World Golf Village.
Lagoon Course, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
P: 904.285.1111
www.pvresorts.com
Ponte Vedra’s second test of golf is The Lagoon Course,
a 6,022 par-70 masterpiece co-authored by two design
geniuses - Robert Trent Jones with the front nine holes
(1961) and Joe Lee with the back nine holes (1977). In
2007, renowned architect, Bobby Weed, fully restored
and enhanced the layout, adding further character and
challenge to the golf experience. The restoration branded
the Lagoon Course with its own unique identity while
nicely complementing the Ocean Course.
Ocean Course, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
P: 904.285.1111
www.pvresorts.com
Designed in 1928 by famed British architect, Herbert
Bertram Strong, the Par 72, 6,574-yard Ocean Course
represents the area’s first resort golf experience. Lacking
earth moving equipment, Strong used 100 mules
dragging slip pans to shape course contours, dredge
lagoons and build up a series of earthen mounds that
dot the fairways creating dramatic undulations.
Slammer & Squire, World Golf Village
P: 904.940.6088
www.golfwgv.com
This 18-hole championship resort course was designed by
Bobby Weed with design consultants Sam “The Slammer”
Snead and Gene “The Squire” Sarazen. The Slammer
& Squire course officially opened to the public in May
1998. The Slammer & Squire features two distinct nines
with generous fairways, contoured greens, and plenty of
water hazards along with impressive views of the World
Golf Hall of Fame.
Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass
P: 904.273.3235
www.tpc.com
Home of THE PLAYERS Championship, golfers find this
18-hole golf course a selection of short, medium and
long holes within the categories of par-3s, par-4s and
par-5s; both right and left doglegs; and a course routing
laid out so no two consecutive holes ever play in the
same direction. With its signature island 17th hole being
one of the most recognized in golf, this legendary track
has captured the imagination of golf fans all over the
world and is consistently named among the top golf
courses worldwide.
Dye’s Valley Course, TPC Sawgrass
P: 904.273.3235
www.tpc.com
Boasting perfectly manicured surfaces and water on
every hole, Dye’s Valley Course was recently recognized
in Golfweek Magazine as the #9 Course in the State of
Florida. With the same standards of excellence found
at the Stadium Course, but a quieter, unassuming feel,
Dye’s Valley Course rounds out a complete experience at
TPC Sawgrass.
King & Bear, World Golf Village
P: 904.940.6088
www.golfwgv.com
This 18-hole course is set among pristine lakes, beautiful
Loblolly pines, and stately live oaks. Located just west of
World Golf Village, the King & Bear is a true collaboration
of two of golf’s greatest legends, Arnold Palmer and Jack
Nicklaus. Each hole reflects characteristics of both players’
strengths and styles.
Marsh Creek Country Club
P: 904.461.1101
www.marshcreek.com
The 18-hole Mark McCumber-designed golf course
is situated in-between homes and marshes. Six tee
placements challenge golfers of all levels of play. Marsh
Creek has a variety of golf programs for men, women and
couples that provide for great opportunities for fun and
socializing.
Ocean Course, Hammock Beach
P: 386.447.4611
www.hammockbeach.com/resort-golf
With six holes that put the players right on the very
edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the Ocean Course has built
a loyal following over the years. The course is lauded for
its charm and beauty and often mentioned in lists of the
country’s best resort courses.